Talent Trends December 2024
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Talent Trends Report - December 2024

​Our latest Talent Trends report takes into account the latest S&P Global REC/ONS Report on Jobs for November 2024. We look at what this means for UK businesses.In the report, we highlight the significant job market trends, including:Increased employment costs reduce the demand for employeesStaff appointments continue to fallVacancy numbers continue to declineCandidate availability rises againIn this report, we explore how you can overcome these significant hiring challenges and continue your growth objectives by using contract and temporary hires - read the full report now.

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​Our latest Talent Trends report takes into account the latest S&P Global REC/ONS Report on Jobs for November 2024. We look at what this means for UK businesses.

In the report, we highlight the significant job market trends, including:

  • Increased employment costs reduce the demand for employees

  • Staff appointments continue to fall

  • Vacancy numbers continue to decline

  • Candidate availability rises again

In this report, we explore how you can overcome these significant hiring challenges and continue your growth objectives by using contract and temporary hires - read the full report now.

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